Dr. Hossein Hashemi

Professor

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Biography

Hossein Hashemi is a Professor and the Ming Hsieh Faculty Fellow at the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electronics Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran, followed by a Master’s and Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. A recipient of several prestigious awards, he was honored with the DARPA Young Faculty Award in 2008 and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award. His research interests are primarily in the fields of electrical and optical integrated circuits and systems. He has contributed to numerous esteemed committees and journals within IEEE and has been involved in the education of engineers and researchers for many years. Dr. Hashemi is also a co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Abtum Inc., focusing on commercializing radiofrequency frontend components, which was successfully acquired in 2018. He has received recognition for his contributions to engineering education and research throughout his career. His primary research areas include Radio Frequency, Microwave, and Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits and Systems, as well as Photonic Integrated Circuits and Systems.

Research Interests

Awards

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Nokia Bell Labs Prize

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IEEE Microwave Theory Techniques Society Outstanding Young Engineer Award

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Distinguished Scholar

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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DARPA Young Faculty Award

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IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference Lewis Winner Award Outstanding Paper

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IEEE Journal Solid State Circuits Paper Award

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Charles Lee Powell Foundation Research Award

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Young Scholar Award

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Graduate Fellowship Award

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Outstanding Student Designer Award

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Outstanding Accomplishment Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.